Lab Manager, Electrical And Computer Engineering Bardi

Lab Manager, Electrical And Computer Engineering
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

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Posting Details

Posting Number: ******** S

Position Title: Lab Manager, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Type: Staff

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 204-Electrical and Computer Engineering

Position Summary

The Electrical and Computer Lab Manager manages the daily and long-term operations of the department's teaching and research labs. The core responsibilities include providing technical support and guidance for teaching and research in these spaces, creating and enforcing experimental workflows, maintaining lab computer and electrical equipment and inventory, administering ECE computer servers, and establishing protocols for safe and effective space and equipment usage. The Lab Manager serves as the direct contact with the UNIT, University Facilities, and Environmental Health and Safety Departments. The Lab Manager directly supervises and trains lab technicians and student workers in the managed spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of all ECE lab servers and workstations, including reimaging of computers, installing software, licenses, and hardware upgrades, assistance in peripheral maintenance, etc. Work with faculty to develop and implement course-related experiments. Assist in the installation of new equipment in the ECE Labs. Perform some repair work on equipment and soldering and breadboard prototyping work. Support all ECE instructional laboratories offering assistance during business hours to students and faculty. On occasion, repair faulty equipment, upgrade, recommend the purchase of new equipment, purchase and install new equipment, etc. Provide guidance to undergraduate and graduate students regarding the construction of their projects or research. Assist in configuring experiments for the required laboratory courses in a regular and systematic manner. Maintaining inventory of common parts and materials. Maintaining a clean, secure, safe, organized laboratory environment for faculty, staff, and students. Be proactive in the upkeep, renovation and calibration of laboratory computer and electrical equipment within the department; attend periodically necessary trainings and obtain required certifications to use equipment. Collaborate with Lab Technicians, College Facilities Manager and other necessary constituents on lab capital expenditures and any relating installations, inventory practices and asset management, as well as general lab maintenance. Oversee, manage, and plan an equipment and supplies budget of $50K. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

Formal Education Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or another related field. Work Experience 3-5 years' work experience separate from that gained as part of degree completion. Work Skills Must have strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. The individual must be able to work independently as well as with others in a productive manner. Specific Job Knowledge Experience with use of electrical and computer engineering lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and function generators. Knowledge of Windows and networking and management and maintenance of computers and servers in a lab. Hands-on administrative experience with Linux and Windows servers. Office management skills. Preferred Qualifications

Formal Education Master's degree preferred. Work Experience Experience working in education-centric labs or environments is a plus. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Tools, machinery, and equipment used: electrical and computer engineering lab software, hardware, networking, and bench equipment. Environmental conditions: typical lab environment. Physical requirements: all of the above are required; individual may have to work occasional evenings or weekends as demands of the job dictate. References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3

Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Resume / Curriculum Vitae #J-18808-Ljbffr